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469 Road Rage 101: Pastrami, Hot Garbage?

NATIONAL DAYS:

NATIONAL HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAY

BIRTHDAYS:

Don Garlits (1932-Still Living) - Faye Dunaway (1941-Still Living) - Carl Weathers (1948-2024)

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1699 - Massachusetts holds day of fasting for wrongly persecuting people accused of being witches.

Daily Headline: Woman Marries Dog

A story involving a woman legally marrying her dog goes viral, reigniting debate over attention culture, social boundaries, and why increasingly extreme personal choices are amplified as headline news.

Daily Commentary: Dilbert Creator Passes Away

The passing of Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, prompts reflection on satire, workplace culture, and how controversial voices are remembered—or dismissed—after death.

Daily Feature: Why Alternative Media Is Discounted in Favor of Mainstream Media

Despite repeated failures and corrections, mainstream media continues to command trust and authority, raising questions about credibility, habit, social signaling, and why alternative media sources are often dismissed regardless of accuracy.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com

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468 Road Rage 101: SoMafia

NATIONAL DAYS:

NATIONAL PEACH MELBA DAY

BIRTHDAYS:

Napoleon Bonaparte Buford (1807-1883) - Major General for the Union Army.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1888 - The National Geographic Society is founded to increase geographic knowledge.

DAILY HEADLINE:

Iran Plans for Protester Execution:

Reports that Iran is preparing to execute protesters draw renewed international concern, highlighting the regime’s response to dissent and the limits of global pressure in the face of state-sponsored punishment.

DAILY COMMENTARY:

Domestic Violence During NFL Playoff Game:

A mother is killed in a domestic violence incident during an NFL playoff game, underscoring how moments of national entertainment can coincide with unseen personal tragedy and ongoing failures to address warning signs of abuse.

FEATURE OF THE DAY:

Oregon to Clean Over 800,000 Inactive Voters:

Oregon announces plans to remove more than 800,000 inactive voters from its rolls, reigniting debate over election integrity, voter access, and the balance between accurate records and political narratives.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com

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467 Road Rage 101: PLAYOFF RAGE!

NATIONAL DAYS:

KISS A GINGER DAY - NATIONAL CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY

BIRTHDAYS:

Kirstie Alley (1951-2022) - Rebecca on the sitcom Cheers.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1959 - Tamla Records (later known as Motown Records) opens.

DAILY HEADLINE: Mermaid Assaults Deputy While Intoxicated

A bizarre incident involving an intoxicated suspect dressed as a mermaid allegedly assaulting a deputy draws attention for its absurdity, raising questions about public safety responses and viral headline culture.

DAILY COMMENTARY: Topanga Wildfires & “Let It Burn” Policies

Wildfires near Topanga reignite debate over forest management and so-called “let it burn” policies, as critics question whether ideology and inaction have compounded preventable damage.

FEATURE OF THE DAY: Blue Cross Denies Cancer Treatment for San Francisco Firefighter

A San Francisco firefighter’s cancer treatment is denied by Blue Cross, sparking outrage over insurance bureaucracy, cost containment, and how frontline public servants are treated when they need care the most.

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SHOW CREDITS:

Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio

Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs

Cast:

Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker

Aaron of I had to Say it

Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show

Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0

Cody the Beard as the Last Word.

Supporters:

Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News

Josh Roberts from New Hampshire

and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com